5 ways dyslexia can affect kids socially
"Dyslexia makes reading and spelling difficult. But you may not realize that it can also make it hard for some kids to interact and socialize. There are a few reasons for that. First, trouble with language skills can get in the way of communication. (Dyslexia is an...
17 States Sue To End Protections For Students With Special Needs
By Peter Greene, The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was signed into law by President Richard Nixon in September of 1973. Section 504 of that act codified the civil rights of persons with disabilities. “No otherwise qualified individual” can be, simply because of their...
What is dyslexia?
"Dyslexia is a common learning disorder that mainly affects reading and spelling. It’s lifelong, but skills can improve with help." By Julie Rawe "Dyslexia is a lifelong learning disorder that affects reading and spelling. It can also cause problems with writing and...
Federal Commission Prompts Worries About Access To Mental Health Medications
by Hannah Furfaro, The Seattle Times/TNS | February 26, 2025 SEATTLE — Washington state health care professionals who treat children are bracing as a new commission launched by President Donald Trump’s administration takes aim at psychiatric drugs. Earlier this month,...
ADHD meds at risk? Unpacking the new executive order, DEA proposal
Video: ADHD meds at risk? Unpacking the new executive order, DEA proposal ADHD medications have been in the news a lot lately, especially stimulants. "In this bonus episode of Hyperfocus, host and mental health journalist Rae Jacobson talks about two U.S. policy...
Does the Section 504 lawsuit put my child’s 504 plan at risk?
A lawsuit filed by a group of states threatens Section 504. Learn what that could mean for students with disabilities and their 504 plans. By Gail Belsky "Update: On April 21, the judge in the 504 lawsuit responded to the states’ second status report, agreeing to...
Proposed Cuts May Put Medicaid Services On The Chopping Block
by Jordan Anderson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS | February 19, 2025 "PITTSBURGH — The future of Medicaid, the nation’s largest public health insurance program, hangs in the balance as House Republicans push for deep budget cuts that could drastically reshape it. In...
Lawsuit Filed By 17 States Threatens Disability Protections, Advocates Say
by Michelle Diament | February 20, 2025 "Over a dozen states are seeking to invalidate one of the nation’s key disability rights laws, advocates are warning, jeopardizing access to health care, education and more. A lawsuit brought by Texas and 16 other states is...
Families Unaware of How Alternate Assessments Impact Students with Disabilities
"New York State students who take alternate assessments through high school cannot earn a diploma." By Sarah Komar - February 9, 2025 From Chalkbeat "Before starting at his Harlem high school, Jeurry always assumed he was progressing appropriately in school, despite...
Cancellation of Education Department research contracts sparks concerns
"The department didn’t provide a list of canceled contracts but said NAEP, the College Scorecard and the College Navigator were not impacted." Kara Arundel "In total, 89 IES contracts worth nearly $900 million were canceled, according to DOGE and the Education...